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A rare combination of tradition and expertise, Akshardam in Gandhinagar explicates the richness of Indian culture. A famous temple of the Swaminarayan sect, this cultural complex is a marvel in ...
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A rare combination of tradition and expertise, Akshardam in Gandhinagar explicates the richness of Indian culture. A famous temple of the Swaminarayan sect, this cultural complex is a marvel in architecture. What makes this amazing structure so wonderful is the fact that not even a single rod of steel is used in its construction. It is learnt that the service and devotion of thousands of believers make this bewitching structure a reality. Intricately carved pink sandstone gives an enchanting look to the entire complex.
Akshardham is just not a temple but it is a centre of excellence in the field of education and enlightenment. This holy shrine houses not only the 7 feet gold statue of Lord Swaminarayan, but it houses three exhibition halls highlighting the richness of Indian Culture. These halls conduct light and sound shows, a multimedia show and an animatronics show to propagate the centuries old ethnicity of Indian society.
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One among the popular religious sites, Amardham needs special rendering. This place is a familiar spot of the devout and the art lovers since apart from a renowned holy place, ...
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One among the popular religious sites, Amardham needs special rendering. This place is a familiar spot of the devout and the art lovers since apart from a renowned holy place, it holds excellent architectural designs. This religious site is situated with in the ambiance of the city limits and so easily accessible from anywhere.
Absolute serenity and divinity coupled with magnificent structural patterns allure scores of people who want to take a refuge from the tiring city life. Do not forget to visit this land of tranquility where you can spend your valuable time with your family in pleasing and quintessential surroundings.
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Historical
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An alluring monument that radiates the charm and aura of medieval times, Bhadra fort and its surroundings are the most scenic locations in the city. Built by Sha Alam in ...
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An alluring monument that radiates the charm and aura of medieval times, Bhadra fort and its surroundings are the most scenic locations in the city. Built by Sha Alam in the year 1411, this fort got its name from the Bhadrakali temple it houses. Nested in the midst of lush greenery that amounts to 44 acres, the fort depicts the history and life of Alam Sha and his family. Intricate carvings, lattice works and lovely frescos suits to the serene ambiance pretty well.
The most fabulous edifice in the fort is the lovely arches in the entry gate, which shows some inscriptions regarding the history of the fort. Today’s fort is a hub of several governmental activities where some of the important offices like ASI, post office etc are functioning. It also holds a lovely mosque in the name of Siddi Sayed.
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Art & Museum
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Situated in the impressive ambiance of Sarabhai House, Calico Museum of Textiles, brings forth the cultural aura of fabrics. Its wide compilations of fabrics help the visitor in walking with ...
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Situated in the impressive ambiance of Sarabhai House, Calico Museum of Textiles, brings forth the cultural aura of fabrics. Its wide compilations of fabrics help the visitor in walking with history since the museum depicts different centuries through the medium of textile.
You can see the elaborate design, delicate artwork and brilliantly hand woven stuffs from all over India in the various galleries of the Museum. Kalamkaris, pichhwais, silks, floor spreads, bandhnis, tent canopies, patolas and precious brocades adds the glamour of this dazzling institution.
Among the various galleris, the Religious Textiles gallery displays traditional religious wares of the 15th century that are commonly called as the Vallabha Sampradaya. The historical textiles gallery tries to showcase the magnificence of Mughal sumptuousness.
Apart from the unique compilations of clothing, the museum houses other article of timeless merit like centuries old frescoes, hand woven fabrics, designs, colors and paint.
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Architectural
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An ancient monument that depicts the art and craft of the bygone eras, Dada Hari Vav were built during the reign of Mehmud Begda in the year 1501. This octagonal ...
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An ancient monument that depicts the art and craft of the bygone eras, Dada Hari Vav were built during the reign of Mehmud Begda in the year 1501. This octagonal shaped step well was constructed as a tranquil retreat for the vacationer. Right from stamped floral caucuses to the wavy sculptures, each facets of Dada Hari Vav is marvelously festooned.
It’s highly ornamented arches, columns and panes shows exquisite carvings and classy designs. Though these step wells boast of Muslim traditions, one can witness the handwork of Hindu artisans in its elaborate carving. Though worn out by the beatings of time, Dada Hari Vav, still grabs large crowd who gathers there to perceive the fineness and splendor of bygone eras.
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A name synonymous with the historic freedom struggle of India, Sabarmati Ashram on the banks of Sabarmati River is a familiar term to each house hold in India. As the ...
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A name synonymous with the historic freedom struggle of India, Sabarmati Ashram on the banks of Sabarmati River is a familiar term to each house hold in India. As the residence of Gandhiji, this Ashram had played a key role, as it was from here Gandhiji urged the people of India to raise their voice against the loathsome rule of the British. He had sowed the seeds of non violence from this Ashram.
The light and sound show in the ashram gives a clear and in depth knowledge about Gandhiji’s life. It’s museum wing displays some of the original letters written by Gandiji and the photo archive depicts important moments and achievements in Gandhiji’s life. Visiting the museum is just like going through the historic era of India’s freedom struggle. One of the important edifices in the history of India, Sabarmati Ashram is a must see spectacle in Ahmedabad.
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Built in the year 1850 AD, the Hathee Singh Temple is dedicated to the 15th Theerthankara of Jains, Dharmnath. This temple is named after Sri Hathee Singh, a rich jain ...
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Built in the year 1850 AD, the Hathee Singh Temple is dedicated to the 15th Theerthankara of Jains, Dharmnath. This temple is named after Sri Hathee Singh, a rich jain merchant of yesteryears, who had under took the great task of such an amazing construction. Famed for its brilliant structural designs, this two-storied white marble structure provides a delightful experience to the beholder. Elaborate porches on three sides are a specialty of this temple. A lovely dome on the front porch gives a peculiar appeal to this architectural splendor. Other two porches displays prolifically carved patterns.
Another unique aspect of the temple is its tiled courtyard, which is encircled by daunting row of pergolas with 52 shrines. Each shrine shows remarkable designs and fine carvings and all of them encompass an image of a Tirthankara. One of the prettiest Jain shrines in India, Hathisingh Temple follows the usual architectural pattern of the Diwara Jain Temples of Rajasthan.
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ISKCON is the abbreviation for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This temple depicts Lord Krishna with his beloved lover Radha, who is regarded as the epitome of true love. Also ...
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ISKCON is the abbreviation for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This temple depicts Lord Krishna with his beloved lover Radha, who is regarded as the epitome of true love. Also called as the Hare Krishna Temple, ISKCON temple situates in a vast area with lovely trees, which gives a serene and tranquil environ to the devotees.
Temple has much spacious interiors compared to its exterior portions. Huge halls decorated with beautiful chandeliers attributes the devoutness of the shrine. Prayer sessions in the temple provide a soothing feeling to the devotees as the entire ambiance would be filled with the chanting of hymns and Keertans. Janmashtami and Nand Mahotsav are the two auspicious days in the temple, which witnesses’ great participation of devotees.
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The suffix a wonderful construction, would not suffice in describing the greatness of this architectural grandeur. Situated adjacent to the railway line, Jhulta Minarets remains as a mystery to the ...
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The suffix a wonderful construction, would not suffice in describing the greatness of this architectural grandeur. Situated adjacent to the railway line, Jhulta Minarets remains as a mystery to the most elite technocrats of modern era. These towers move back and forth if one imparts a slight push on the top most arch of the towers. Hence it got the name Jhulta Minarets, which means swaying towers.
This amazing specimen of craftsmanship and technical expertise is a part of the Siddir Bashir Mosque that itself is a marvel in terms off designer works. It is quite perplexing that even after a lapse of so many years, how these towers retain its grandeur and elegance with its original grace.
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Prettily placed in the heart of the old city, Juma Masjid displays a perfect balancing of Hindu and Muslim style of architectural designs. This shrine is built in the year ...
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Prettily placed in the heart of the old city, Juma Masjid displays a perfect balancing of Hindu and Muslim style of architectural designs. This shrine is built in the year 1423, during the reign of Sultan Ahmed Shah. Built in by yellow sandstone, the masjid takes the attention of the beholder with it’s sheer beauty. Most fascinating structure inside the shrine is its western chamber, which contains 260 pillars with fine carvings. These pillars are the supporting stems of 15 domes that situates in various levels.
A rectangle shaped large courtyard with white marbles with a pool in its midst affords a perfect retreat to the grating streets outside of the mosque. It also guards the serenity and devoutness of the inner shrine. Juma Masjid also holds the Mausoleums of Ahmed Sha and two other illustrious sultans’ of the city. These tombs also express perfect carvings and flamboyant designs.
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Wildlife
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If you were in search of a perfect holiday retreat by the side of placid lake, Kamla Nehru Zoological garden would be a nice choice. It is beautifully located at ...
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If you were in search of a perfect holiday retreat by the side of placid lake, Kamla Nehru Zoological garden would be a nice choice. It is beautifully located at the majestic banks of the tranquil Kankaria Lake. Kamla Nehru Zoological garden is famed for enduring albino animals. Besides the albino animals, the zoo serves as a natural habitat for large number of the feathering folk, reptiles and other mammals.
Visitors can also see endangered species like flamingos, Indian Wild Ass, Mouse Deer, Asiatic Lion and Chinkara. The zoo also holds a museum where one can familiarize oneself with the wildlife pictures and distended birds. Great Indian Bustards are the arresting variety in the museum. Visiting this park with children can be an enchanting experience. The well-known zoological expert Reuben David designed the Kamla Nehru Zoological Park.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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An artificial lake dates back to the time of Sultans, Kankaria in the south east region of Ahmedabad is a crowd puller in recent times. It was constructed by Sultan ...
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An artificial lake dates back to the time of Sultans, Kankaria in the south east region of Ahmedabad is a crowd puller in recent times. It was constructed by Sultan Qutab-ud-Din in 1451 AD. Formerly known as Hauj-e-Qutub, this lake was the bathing ghat of late Sultans and their queens. Mughal Emperor Jahangir and his empress wife Noor Jahan frequently visited the lake.
Nagina Wadi, an island garden set in the midst of the lake is just picturesque that adds the bewitching beauty of the lake. One of the banks is connected to this island by virtue of a pathway. Another interesting pass time in the lakeside is the boating facilities. Adventurous lots and fun lovers can engage themselves with this water sport. The lake witness’s large crowd in weekends, especially in the evenings of weekends. One would not get a better place to watch sunset than Kankaria Lake. Children can enjoy the facilities in the children’s park and the adjoining zoo.
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If you are an ace bibliophile you must necessarily visit the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum in Ahmedabad. The Museum covers a wide variety of topics from Buddhism, Jainism and its darshans, ...
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If you are an ace bibliophile you must necessarily visit the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum in Ahmedabad. The Museum covers a wide variety of topics from Buddhism, Jainism and its darshans, grammar, tantra and poetics to Vedas, agama to the different branches of Indian philosophy. It is learnt that this museum has the largest collection of Jain scripts which come around 75, 000 manuscripts with 500 illustrated versions and 45,000 printed books. The books of different languages like Sanskrit, Pali, Old Gujarati, Apabhramsa, Hindi, and Rajasthani are found in Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum.
This museum houses wide collection of ancient books that includes rare manuscripts. Also called as the institute of Indology the museum has a library, which was established in the year 1984 and it holds admirable compilations of miniature paintings, stone sculptures, cloth paintings, bronzes, wood work, textiles, terracottas, coins, metal sculptures along with famous paintings of Tagore and artwork of Nepal and Tibet.
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Shopping
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Most popular picnic spot in the city, the Law Garden in Ahmedabad would be a fantastic experience to all. Located at the heart of the city, the lovely ambiance of ...
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Most popular picnic spot in the city, the Law Garden in Ahmedabad would be a fantastic experience to all. Located at the heart of the city, the lovely ambiance of the garden provides the visitor with enormous and splendid pastime hobbies. Along with lots of recreational activities, one can make the evenings more colourful by tasting the mouth-watering delicacies of Gujarat.
Law Garden is not just a beautiful place but it is a hub of local vendors who sells excellent clothing items and handicraft materials. These shopping centers are more popular with the locals since it sells fine verities of Navaratri outfits. Other frequent visitors in the park are college students, who prefer to eat and shop in affordable prices.
This pictorial place is named after the law college that situates adjacent to it. Law garden offers something to every body, be it kids, youth or the old. The sprawling expanse of the garden is usual venue of cultural activities like Music concerts, dance festivals and the like.
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Wildlife
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A delightful haven of both migratory and common birds, Nal Sarovar a natural lake, situates 70 kilometers away from Ahmedabad is a perfect retreat to those who want to absorb ...
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A delightful haven of both migratory and common birds, Nal Sarovar a natural lake, situates 70 kilometers away from Ahmedabad is a perfect retreat to those who want to absorb themselves in absolute serenity. Spread across a rambling expanse of 116 sq km, this natural asylum of rare and exotic birds looks as if it were a fairyland. Avian flock from Siberia is the most precious visitors in this park.
Around 250 varieties of wet land birds, along with the winter and spring guests like Pelicans, White Storks, Rosy Flamingoes, Brahminy Ducks and Herons gives a magnificent look to this sanctuary. Bird lovers should reach here at dawn since most of the avian flock is seen visible during that time. Country boats hired on rent would suffice you with the unique opportunity of viewing the bird flock in a close angle. Another important spectacle in this region is the vast number of atolls where you can spot nomadic populace.
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Historical
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A flamboyant little city on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Sarkhej Roja boasts of its Mugal era through a cluster of elegant monuments. Most striking facets of this city are the ...
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A flamboyant little city on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Sarkhej Roja boasts of its Mugal era through a cluster of elegant monuments. Most striking facets of this city are the tomb of Sultan Mehmud Begada and a lovely mosque. Sharkhej Roza is a best example for calculated town planning, where the spiritual, imperial and common worlds coexist without crossing the barriers with each other. The mosque, the tombs, the palaces and the common facilities like the pavilions, tanks, platforms feature the religious, royal and social planning of the city.
A renowned place with architectural grandeurs, the Sarkhej Roza displays an elegant excellent pierced stone trellises with out the use of arches. One of the monuments holds mausoleums of Saint Ahmed Khattu Baksh, of Emperor Mehmud Shah Beguda and his queen. Elegant buildings in the city show great influence of Hinduism than that of the Sarcenic style that was prevalent in Ahmedabad in olden days.
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Situated in the Sola Santej Road, the Science City, put forward all-embracing didactic and recreational opportunities to the tourists. The science city is a government venture to showcase the over ...
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Situated in the Sola Santej Road, the Science City, put forward all-embracing didactic and recreational opportunities to the tourists. The science city is a government venture to showcase the over all development of the state to the outsiders. Set up in the year 1960, this great concern had received laurels both from the general public and the ace educationalists. IMAX 3D Theatre in the science city is a unique experience and it is the hot favourite among children.
Musical Dancing Fountain Aquamobil, ride simulations are the other attractions in the park. One can also go to the Energy Education Park, which is spread over an expanse of 9000 square meters. Another important wing of the park is the Life Science Park where large verities of butterflies and so many rare cacti plants are preserved.
The shows at the IMAX Theatre start at 2:30 pm and the last show is at 7:30 pm. The Musical Fountain shows begin at 6:30 pm and the last show is at 8:40 pm. It is definite that each one of you would be enthralled to see the scientific extravaganza in the Science park and so do not miss this great center while at Ahmedabad.
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The suffix a wonderful construction, would not suffice in describing the greatness of this architectural grandeur. Situated adjacent to the railway line, Jhulta Minarets remains as a mystery to the ...
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The suffix a wonderful construction, would not suffice in describing the greatness of this architectural grandeur. Situated adjacent to the railway line, Jhulta Minarets remains as a mystery to the most elite technocrats of modern era. These towers move back and forth if one imparts a slight push on the top most arch of the towers. Hence it got the name Jhulta Minarets, which means swaying towers.
This amazing specimen of craftsmanship and technical expertise is a part of the Siddir Bashir Mosque that itself is a marvel in terms off designer works. It is quite perplexing that even after a lapse of so many years, how these towers retain its grandeur and elegance with its original grace.
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Most predominant shrine of the Muslim community in Ahmedbad, Sidi Sayed Mosque, proffers all the glittering facets of a classy structure. It is renowned for the acclaimed fabulous Jhali screen, ...
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Most predominant shrine of the Muslim community in Ahmedbad, Sidi Sayed Mosque, proffers all the glittering facets of a classy structure. It is renowned for the acclaimed fabulous Jhali screen, locates in the ten semi-circular windows. Among these windows the two that are placed on the western walls are very impressive with magnificent carvings and designs.
The mosque depicts the usual yellow colour, which is quite common about the shrine of that area, but elaborate floral and architectural works made it so different from that of the others. A perfect example for the Indo-Sarcenic style, this mosque shows how a simple stone can be changed in to filigree. Do not forget to buy the miniature models of the shrine and other classic edifices with in it while on your trip.
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As the name whispers, Teen Darwaza is the triple domed gateway that faces the majestic Bhadra Fort. It serves as a royal entrance to the royal square. This massive gateway ...
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As the name whispers, Teen Darwaza is the triple domed gateway that faces the majestic Bhadra Fort. It serves as a royal entrance to the royal square. This massive gateway with hassled stone work is built in the reign of Ahmed Shah. Finely carved stone works and strong fortresses makes this extremely beautiful.
Teen Darwaza is the place from where the royal family of Sultans used to watch the lively processions from the palace to the nearby Jama Masjid. It is learnt that Jahangir and Noorjahan were very fond watching the colourful pageants. Teen Darwaza offers the spectacular view of the beautiful shrine whose architectural grandeur arrests the attention of every visitor. As the historical landmark of the city Teen Darwaza happens to be a crowd puller in the city, which witnesses scores of visitors each year.
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Situated in the city limits, Vaishno Devi temple in Ahmedabad is a popular shrine among not only the devotees but also the tourists. It’s strategic location on Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar ...
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Situated in the city limits, Vaishno Devi temple in Ahmedabad is a popular shrine among not only the devotees but also the tourists. It’s strategic location on Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar road gains it huge crowds all round the year. A true replica of the famed temple in Jammu and Kashmir, this lovely shrine also depicts Vaishno Devi as the principle deity. The only difference between the two is that the latter can be visited with in a couple of hours.
The uphill path towards the temple houses so many garden restaurants and so if you embark your trip with in a vehicle, you can have your dinner there and it would be a nice day for your entire family.
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Beaches, Lakes & Falls
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A pictorial lake in a lustrous environment is a joyful visa and Vastrapur lake in the western part of Ahmedabad is one of such alluring location. Encircled by all around ...
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A pictorial lake in a lustrous environment is a joyful visa and Vastrapur lake in the western part of Ahmedabad is one of such alluring location. Encircled by all around greenery vastrapur lake is a must see spectacle in the city. Green lawns in the surrounding happen to be the most popular podium of various cultural events. A garden with elaborate stonework is an added attraction here.
Water lovers can go for boating since, and the less adventurous can embark on a nice promenade through the nice pathway that rounds the lake. The lake looks so appealing at times when it is fed with the waters from the Narmada river. Let your children loose in the lush environ of the Vastrapura lake and they will have enough to keep themselves engaged in the adjoining children’s park.
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